Control or Growth?

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org It has been said that a church can organize for either control or for growth, but not for both. A cell-based church is organized for growth, unless the pastors attempt to control rather than lead the ministry. Jesus developed his...

Let My People Go

By Joel Comiskey, free teaching videos on leading small groups  I recently spoke to a group of leaders in an older denomination about cell ministry. Several expressed disbelief when I talked about developing lay people in home groups. The potential division it...

Who are the Ministers in the Church?

By Aaron Lemuel De La Torre, Iglesia Bautista de la Comunidad in Hidalgo, Texas, https://www.comunidadiglesia.com/ Growing up as a pastor’s kid I always grappled with the thought of one day being a church leader. I found it challenging enough to think of myself as...

Empowerment and the Priesthood of Believers

By Rob Campbell, Founding Pastor, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Empowerment is a vital issue in how you do church.  Empowering leaders not only believe in the priesthood of believers but encourage others to find a ministry that results in fruitfulness and...

Everyone is Welcome

By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv The sacred rituals within Judaism revolved around exclusion. The tabernacle and temple were designed so that people would stay outside, far away. Only the priests and those presenting an offering could approach the atrium. Only priests...